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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1898
Page
4
The Boston Post criticizes Marcus A Hanna and President McKinley over Hanna's alleged manipulation and his election telegram. The paper denounces the Republican campaign tactics and mocks the idea of Hanna's Senate win as purportedly foolish.
A critique argues McCarthy’s district alderman plan would likely concentrate representation in a few districts, leaving three-quarters of the city underrepresented. The piece notes the scheme, though sold as district voting, would still favor Republicans and risks a gerrymander, while voters would later choose seven of twenty-four candidates at large.
The Sugar Trust voted to keep its affairs private unless stockholders authorize disclosure. This follows history of defying Massachusetts returns and resisting legal scrutiny in New York. Citizens question if the declaration signals a plan to block legislative investigation and protest the quiet policy.
Reports say Havana riots against local newspapers were quickly suppressed. No warships were sent and Consul-General Lee did not request ships. The U S government prepared vessels for possible protection of American citizens in Cuba, prioritizing safety over courtesy.
The piece urges a unified strike focused on New Bedford over 10 percent wage cuts in cotton mills with strong dividends. It warns of broad losses and appeals for solidarity, urging nonparticipation in other cities while supporting New Bedford's effort and considering mill finances before acting.
M J Evans of Auburndale receives the Jacob Sleeper Fellowship from Boston University for a year of study in Germany focusing on theology. After 30 years with Boott Mills, A S Cumnock to resign, possibly succeeded by his son V S Cumnock. Franklin School Association to hold thirteenth annual reunion at United States Hotel with ode by Mrs Beale, plus singing and readings.
A lyric vignette tells how three men leave lines in a girl’s blue autograph book. Tommy writes a loving note to Maggie, a college student adds a cynical line about love, and a laborer, moved by regret, also pens Maggie’s name with affection.
A letter to the Post backs wage supports against cotton mills who paid 8 to 16 percent dividends. The writer derides mill managers as traitors to Republicans and urges mills to pay fair wages, citing wage advances in other industries. Calcutta signs the letter.
A collage of humorous quotes and light verse from Chicago Record Free Press Washington Star and others. Snappy lines cover love doctors elastic currency and marriage with playful punchlines and characterful banter across multiple papers.
Horace Willey visits Miss Rodney at 8 pm, flaunting his charm and club mischief. Their flirtation collapses as she mocks his pretended romance, exposing his many crushes and his father’s meddling marriage schemes. The night ends with clever wit and a rueful walk home.
The senior partner of Bass, a leading English brewing house, faces a reported income of 1 750 000 dollars for last year. Annie Hurd Dyer translates James Lane Allen novels into Japanese. James M. Swank marks 25 years with the American Iron and Steel Association and edits its Bulletin. Costa Rica’s President Iglesias is praised as a progressive soldier statesman. Hannah H. Cameron, widow of Sonoma California’s former mayor, to attend a jubilee and bears a bear flag salute link. Lord Mansfield at 92 is Britain’s oldest peer and senior Carlton Club member.
A fragmented menu page lists Daily Table hints for breakfast lunch and dinner options. Items include bananas pearl barley cream and sugar broiled pork steak mashed potatoes rye muffins cookies coffee and dinner components such as lamb leg stuffed with dressing and an egg sandwich recipe with hard boiled eggs and salad dressing.
The twenty first annual Manhood dinner of the Brimmer School Association was held at the United States Hotel with about 40 graduates of 1898 in attendance. Governor and Mayor absent. Mayor Quincy sent Thomas R. Mullen. Dr A H Gilson presided as speeches highlighted school progress and the need for a new Brimmer building.
London reporting Mr Fitz Gerald and his expedition have climbed Mt Aconcaqua the highest peak of the Andes. The team camped two weeks in a tent at 19000 feet enduring gale cold and frost while lighting a fire took two hours and dust storms obscured the sky. They saw the Pacific coast a hundred miles away amid grand views.
The Boston Young Men's Christian Association held its annual meeting at the association building on Boylston and Berkeley streets. Elected for terms expiring January 1899 Bates and Murdock. for 1900 Perkins. for 1922 Foss Fisk Quincy Sears Covel.
The Master Printers Association met at the Exchange Club last night with about thirty members. President George H. Ellis presided and Rev. B. Fay Mills attended as the sole guest. The gathering remained private.
Abraham Lincoln Camp 106 Sons of Veterans of Charlestown plans an eighth annual military and civic ball at Monument Hall on Thursday evening February 3. The sixth in a series of whist parties will be held at Past Captain Charles E. Souther’s residence at 2 Baldwin Street Charlestown Tuesday evening. Handsome prizes will be awarded.
A quiet day in Boston will feature all day sessions titled the Practice of the Presence of God at Berkeley Temple located at the corner of Berkeley street and Warren avenue. Continuous meetings led by different leaders run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday.
The Common Council refused to pass an order for a 500000 loan for sewer work, while debating an additional 590000 borrowing for sewerage. Deficits from court executions prompted bond authorizations, and items including baths department plans and school site needs received attention before adjourning for one week.
Friends report J Edward Wilson of Wilson Bros. suffered a double leg fracture last Friday morning after a fall near the Rossmore Hotel while on the way to his Winthrop business. An ambulance took him to Emergency Hospital where Dr. Galvin cared for him before he was moved to private rooms. He is resting and hopes to recover soon.
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